The Union Stock Yard Gate in Chicago, designed by Burnham and Root in 1875, stands as the sole significant structural remnant of the historic Union Stock Yards. This National Historic Landmark serves as a poignant reminder of Chicago's past dominance in the meatpacking industry.
Restored in the 1970s, the limestone gate features a central arch flanked by smaller arches, with a bust of Sherman, a favorite bull of stockyard superintendent John D. Sherman, adorning the structure. The plaza surrounding the gate also houses a memorial statue honoring Chicago firefighters, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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